Event

Advent Sundays 2018

The four Advent Sundays structure the weeks before Christmas. In Germany they matter for Christmas markets, family, gifts, rail, hotel prices, school dates and Sunday-opening rules.

Answer

When is it?

Advent Sundays 2018 includes these dates: First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 2 December 2018; Second Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 9 December 2018; Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 16 December 2018; Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 23 December 2018. No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; shop openings, work and events follow German Sunday rules and local exceptions.

Status
Past

Advent Sundays is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Advent Sundays 2018

All events
02 Dec
First Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Sunday, 2 December 2018
09 Dec
Second Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Sunday, 9 December 2018
16 Dec
Third Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Sunday, 16 December 2018
23 Dec
Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Christmas markets, family plans, rail and Sunday-opening rules in view.

Sunday, 23 December 2018
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against German statutory source context.

Working Time Act section 9 KMK holiday calendar
Planning impact

Advent Sundays divide Christmas markets, family plans and preparation into four weeks.

In Germany, Advent Sundays should be planned as a sequence: Christmas markets, family, gifts, baking, rail, hotels, children's activities and the last shopping day before the weekend.

Sequence

View all four Sundays together

The value comes from the sequence, distance to Christmas and available weekends.

Shopping

Respect Sunday rules

Many errands belong on Saturday or weekdays because Sunday opening is locally limited.

Outings

Check markets and rail early

Christmas markets, city centres, rail and hotels can be much busier on Advent weekends.

Family

Spread visits

Family visits, baking, children's events and downtime are easier to spread across four weeks.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about advent sundays

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is the First Sunday of Advent?

The First Sunday of Advent falls between 27 November and 3 December.

Are Advent Sundays public holidays?

No. Advent Sundays are not additional public holidays in Germany.

Why have a separate Advent overview?

Because Christmas markets, family, gifts, travel, children's dates and Sunday rules are planned together.